Archive | May 22, 2012

Nikon Files a Patent Application for a 100-300mm F/4 FX Lens

Posted on May 22, 2012 by in Gear, Quick News

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Quick News – In an application filed by Nikon back in October of 2010, but released publicly last week, patent number 201293548 calls for constant aperture, full-frame telephoto lens, packing 22 lens elements arranged in 16 groups – four which are ED elements. The 100-300mm f/4 FX telephoto’s patent specifications are as follows:

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Report: Canon EF 40mm F/2.8 Pancake Lens Inbound – To Be Priced Under $300

Posted on May 22, 2012 by in Rumors

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Aside from the reemergence of talk regarding the 7D Mark II, one of the more long-standing and lingering rumors from the Canon front has been the expected announcement of a true pancake lens in the form of an EF 40mm f/2.8. Just like clockwork, the reports of its expected unveiling have come back once more, this time with Canon Rumors highest stamp of probability, classifying the following details as “fact.”

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The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH to be Priced at $1,299.00 – Now Available For Pre-order

Posted on May 22, 2012 by in Lens Announcements, Micro 4/3, Quick News

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Quick News – While it wasn’t directly mentioned in yesterdays official announcement press release, the price of the highly-anticipated LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH has inched its way out of the world of estimation, to actual – thanks to the preliminary pre-order options which have become available.

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